Job summary Do you want to make a difference? If you are well organised, able to prioritise and work on your own initiative without direct supervision, but also enjoys working as part of a team to provide excellent patient care, then we look forward to hearing from you The Special Care Dental Service is part of a countywide service providing NHS Dental treatment to patients on referral, from General Dental Practitioners, GPs and other health and social care professionals. We have clinics across the county, operating Mondays to Fridays, 08:30am to 4:30pm, as well as a domiciliary service We are looking for an experience Dental Nurse as to cover for Maternity leave at Morley Street for three days Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with an agreement of change if not suitable. Main duties of the job To work closely with the Dental Officers or Dental Therapists to ensure the smooth running of the service To be prepared to travel to any clinic sites as required by the Senior Dental Nurse Manager or Dental Nurse Manager Perform a range of work activities appropriate to that of an experienced or qualified dental nurse To ensure clinic meets all Health & Safety requirements and precautions, including quality assurance, decontamination of instruments and maintenance of equipment To provide advice to patients and public on oral health matters. Responsible in following Trust Policy & local protocol Preparation of the clinical environment for patient care following all Special Care Dentistry and Trust policies & procedures, including Infection control Responsible for patient care before, during and after their treatment, monitoring the patient throughout, offering guidance and support in a way in which complement the actions of other team members Prepare clinical materials accurately, following manufacturers guidelines Assist during treatment using appropriate techniques to ensure procedures are carried out efficiently and effectively To provide empathy & reassurance to patients and respond to the patients' needs for care, irrespective of the nature of their health problem About us We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services. Why work for us? o Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 150-MM1542-PC Job locations Morley Street Special Care Dental Service Morley Street Brighton BN26DH Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification. Our values Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence guide everything we do. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment. This post may close early if sufficient applications are received. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification. Our values Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence guide everything we do. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment. This post may close early if sufficient applications are received. Person Specification Skills & Knowledge Essential oDemonstrate effective communication skills oAbility to work well within a team and be able to support colleagues, prioritising tasks, and working well under pressure Desirable oWorking knowledge of IT systems, reception duties, customer service and dental software Qualifications Essential NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent and post qualification or working towards oGDC Registrant Experience Essential oGood understanding of decontamination and infection control procedures Person Specification Skills & Knowledge Essential oDemonstrate effective communication skills oAbility to work well within a team and be able to support colleagues, prioritising tasks, and working well under pressure Desirable oWorking knowledge of IT systems, reception duties, customer service and dental software Qualifications Essential NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent and post qualification or working towards oGDC Registrant Experience Essential oGood understanding of decontamination and infection control procedures Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Address Morley Street Special Care Dental Service Morley Street Brighton BN26DH Employer's website https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)